Abbott Elementary · Season 1

Episodes

13

Average rating

★ 7.8

Watch time

4 h 46 min

Aired

7 December 2021 – 12 April 2022

Where to watch

United States

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Episodes

1. 1. Pilot7 December 2021 · 22 min★ 7.62K votes

   When the staff relates their needs, Principal Ava presents alternative options.

   Directed by Randall Einhorn · Written by Quinta Brunson

   IMDb ★ 7.6 · 2K votes · TMDB ★ 7.0 · 20 ratings

   Guest stars Leila Geyfman (Brittany), Jaxon Thomas Williams (Rajon), Kate Peterman (Ms. Schwartz), Zion Broadnax (Mya), London Covington (Sheena), Bodhi Dell (Jamal), Innocent Ekakitie (Shawn), Brooklyn Bailey (Erica), Josh Latzer (Construction Worker), Zeke Bernier (Antoine)

   Episode 2 →

2. 2. Light Bulb4 January 2022 · 22 min★ 7.62K votes

   Janine takes it upon herself to fix every problem when she notices a flicking light bulb in the hallway. Gregory asks Barbara for help talking to a parent, which leads him to spend his lunch period in an unexpected way.

   Directed by Randall Einhorn · Written by Quinta Brunson, Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols

   IMDb ★ 7.6 · 2K votes · TMDB ★ 6.6 · 17 ratings

   Guest stars Zack Fox (Tariq), Naté Jones (Amber), Nikea Gamby-Turner (Shanae), Naomi Avery (Melina), Kelli Dawn Hancock (Gym Teacher / Nurse), M.Q. Tran (Nail Tech), Joy Seojin Yang (Nail Tech), Jim Gardner (Jim Gardner), Sage Drew (Student (uncredited))

   ← Episode 1Episode 3 →

3. 3. Wishlist11 January 2022 · 22 min★ 7.81K votes

   The teachers to ask the local community for new school supplies. Janine takes to TikTok and with Ava’s assistance, her video is a success and goes viral. Janine encourages Gregory to decorate his classroom.

   Directed by Randall Einhorn · Written by Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman

   IMDb ★ 7.8 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 7.1 · 15 ratings

   Guest stars Ca'Ron Jaden Coleman (Adorable Kid), Pappy Faulkner (College Kid), Jeff Feringa (Old Lady), Crosby Fitzgerald (Miss Kerman), Ayesha Harris (UPS Person), Taylor Owen (College Kid), Jackson Owens (Isaiah), Sebastian Schier (College Kid), Camden Brooks (Barbara's Student), Lyric Monet Page (Cute Kid)

   ← Episode 2Episode 4 →

4. 4. New Tech18 January 2022 · 22 min★ 7.51K votes

   When a new computer program is introduced at Abbott, Janine is excited to finally help Barbara with something. Barbara is reluctant to accept change and finds herself in a tricky situation. Melissa surprises Jacob.

   Directed by Randall Einhorn · Written by Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman

   IMDb ★ 7.5 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 7.1 · 14 ratings

   Guest stars Alex Morris (Wallace), Brian Scolaro (Vinny), Peyton Goodrum (Student), Camden Brooks (Barbara's Student), Mylen Bradford (Student), Levi Mynatt (Will), Sage Drew (Student (uncredited))

   ← Episode 3Episode 5 →

5. 5. Student Transfer25 January 2022 · 22 min★ 7.71K votes

   After a negative teacher review, Janine gets a confidence boost when a student gets transferred from Melissa's class into hers. Jacob tries to forge a friendship with an uninterested Gregory.

   Directed by Randall Einhorn · Written by Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman

   IMDb ★ 7.7 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 6.9 · 13 ratings

   Guest stars Lela Hoffmeister (Courtney Pierce), Jackson Owens (Isaiah), Camden Coley (Vick), Sade Devine (Cierra), Kingston Covington (Raheem), Tristen Jean Gill (Student), Leona Hedges (Student), Marlon Jett Pennington (Student), Lionel Sam (Security Guard), Sage Drew (Student (uncredited))

   ← Episode 4Episode 6 →

6. 6. Gifted Program1 February 2022 · 22 min★ 7.71K votes

   Janine convinces Ava to start a gifted program at Abbott led by Jacob. However, when some students begin to feel left out, Gregory and Janine put their heads together and come up with a solution. Elsewhere, Barbara pushes a hesitant Melissa to start dating again.

   Directed by Matt Sohn · Written by Justin Tan, Jordan Temple, Brittani Nichols

   IMDb ★ 7.7 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 7.1 · 14 ratings

   Guest stars Tandi Fomukong (Sydnee), Bruno Amato (Gary), Richard Brooks (Gerald), George Sharperson (Wendall), Nicole Blume (Animal Control Person), Solomon Alexander (Student (uncredited)), N'Laijah Freeman (Marie), Jayce B. Johnson (Malcolm), Idris Marvel (Ronald), Mariah Aaliyah Pharms (Little Kid)

   ← Episode 5Episode 7 →

7. 7. Art Teacher8 February 2022 · 22 min★ 7.51K votes

   When the school’s art teacher retires, Janine is thrilled when the replacement ends up being her best friend from college, but things quickly turn sour when Sahar gets in the way of Melissa’s class traditions. Meanwhile, Jacob and Barbara bond over their love for gardening and decide to start a school garden; but when it turns out they don’t know how to successfully grow anything, Gregory secretly gets involved to fix all of their mistakes

   Directed by Jennifer Celotta · Written by Kate Peterman, Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols

   IMDb ★ 7.5 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 6.9 · 13 ratings

   Guest stars Mitra Jouhari (Sahar), Reggie Conquest (Devin), Maliyah Monroe (Bria), Sheila Shaw (Mrs. Temple), Sage Drew (Student (uncredited))

   ← Episode 6Episode 8 →

8. 8. Work Family Best of the season15 February 2022 · 22 min★ 8.41K votes

   After Jacob reveals a detail about his personal life, Janine realizes she doesn't know the other teachers as well as she thought; Gregory's stern teaching approach is causing his whole class to underperform.

   Directed by Jay Karas · Written by Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman

   IMDb ★ 8.4 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 6.9 · 14 ratings

   Guest stars Orlando Jones (Martin Eddie), Zack Fox (Tariq), Cairo Lee (Jordan), Kaden Byrd (Student), Mylo Uschold (Student (uncredited)), Lia London Farrior (Student)

   ← Episode 7Episode 9 →

9. 9. Step Class22 February 2022 · 22 min★ 7.91K votes

   Janine is thrilled when Ava asks to help her teach the after-school step class, but the two don’t see eye to eye on how to run the program. Later, when Barbara, Melissa and Jacob plan an “eat-off” to decide who makes the best pizza in Philadelphia, Gregory is forced to reveal a secret

   Directed by Shahrzad 'Sheri' Davani · Written by Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman

   IMDb ★ 7.9 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 7.2 · 14 ratings

   Guest stars Reatha Grey (Lorraine), Rashawn Nadine Scott (Caregiver), Symone Davenport (Step Student #1), Asia Franklin (Step Dancer), Taylor Hardwick (Step Dancer), Taneya Harrison (Step Student #2), Sarai Hicks (Step Student #3), Kalani LeJohn (Step Dancer), James McNamara (Jeremiah), Sanaa Musaddiq (Step Student #5)

   ← Episode 8Episode 10 →

10. 10. Open House22 March 2022 · 22 min★ 8.01K votes

    It's Open House night at Abbott Elementary, and while Janine prepares to meet her struggling student's mother, the rest of the faculty uses the time to relax. Gregory is taken aback when he learns how Ava got the principal job, and later, Barbara's daughter's visit creates a commotion in more ways than one.

    Directed by Jennifer Celotta · Written by Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman

    IMDb ★ 8.0 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 7.2 · 14 ratings

    Guest stars Reggie Hayes (Superintendent Collins), Iyana Halley (Taylor Howard), Mia Hunt (Monica), Adriene Brathwaite (Jamar's Mom), Khloe Lawrence (Jump Rope Girl), Alyssa Simone (Jump Rope Girl), Sage Drew (Student (uncredited))

    ← Episode 9Episode 11 →

11. 11. Desking29 March 2022 · 22 min★ 8.01K votes

    When the students start participating in a new online trend that causes disruption to the school, the teachers band together to put an end to it. Meanwhile, Mr. Johnson provides comforting life advice to Gregory; and later, the teachers finally meet Jacob’s boyfriend, Zach, who joins in to help stop the students “desking.”

    Directed by Melissa Kosar · Written by Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman

    IMDb ★ 8.0 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 6.7 · 15 ratings

    Guest stars Larry Owens (Zach), Lela Hoffmeister (Courtney Pierce), Ambrit Millhouse (Miss Williams), London Covington (Sheena), Camden Coley (Vick), Jamaal Avery Jr. (Stefon), Nia Chanel (Brianna), Malia A. Dawkins (Student), William Dawson (Miles), Savannah Riley (Student)

    ← Episode 10Episode 12 →

12. 12. Ava vs. Superintendent5 April 2022 · 22 min★ 7.91K votes

    With the school board threatening to pull their funds, Janine and Gregory decide to help Ava out with her presentation in front of the Superintendent. However, their plan is derailed when a curveball is thrown at Ava. Meanwhile, Barbara offends Melissa when she doesn’t agree with her blackmail idea.

    Directed by Matthew A. Cherry · Written by Justin Tan, Brittani Nichols, Kate Peterman

    IMDb ★ 7.9 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 7.2 · 14 ratings

    Guest stars Reggie Hayes (Superintendent Collins), Shirley Jordan (Delisha Sloss), Gloria Gifford (Ms. Davis)

    ← Episode 11Episode 13 →

13. 13. Zoo Balloon12 April 2022 · 22 min★ 8.21K votes

    While on Abbott's annual zoo field trip, Tariq reveals that he has been offered a job in New York; Janine struggles with a big choice; Barbara starts questioning her future after finding out her favorite tuatara has been retired because of old age.

    Directed by Randall Einhorn · Written by Justin Tan, Jordan Temple, Brittani Nichols

    IMDb ★ 8.2 · 1K votes · TMDB ★ 6.9 · 15 ratings

    Guest stars Zack Fox (Tariq), Iyana Halley (Taylor Howard), Larry Owens (Zach), Aayden William (Bryce), Camden Brooks (Barbara's Student), Tommy Bechtold (Zoo Balloon Guy), Nathan Hurd (Stranger), Scott Manuel Johnson (Bird Trainer), Jayden Guarneri (Student (uncredited)), Leon Cassimere III (Kenny)

    ← Episode 12

Season 1 cast

Quinta BrunsonJanine Teagues · 13 episodesTyler James WilliamsGregory Eddie · 13 episodesSheryl Lee RalphBarbara Howard · 13 episodesLisa Ann WalterMelissa Schemmenti · 13 episodesChris PerfettiJacob Hill · 13 episodesJanelle JamesAva Coleman · 13 episodesWilliam Stanford DavisMr. Johnson · 13 episodesSSage DrewStudent (uncredited) · 7 episodesZack FoxTariq · 3 episodesCamden BrooksBarbara's Student · 3 episodesReggie HayesSuperintendent Collins · 2 episodesIyana HalleyTaylor Howard · 2 episodesLarry OwensZach · 2 episodesLela HoffmeisterCourtney Pierce · 2 episodesLondon CovingtonSheena · 2 episodesMMaliyah MonroeBria · 2 episodes